The school nurse recognizes the signs of an asthmatic attack in the 8-year-old child, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Expiratory wheeze
b. Pulse of 110 beats per minute
c. Flushed face
d. Difficulty speaking
e. Respiration of 15 breaths per minute
A, B, D
The asthmatic child will demonstrate an expiratory wheeze, tachycardia, dyspnea, tachypnea, pallor, and retractions.
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1. ACE inhibitors 2. kidney transplant 3. dialysis 4. peritoneal dialysis
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a. Smokers who use chewing tobacco as well as cigarettes b. Substance abusers who test positive for HIV c. Persons with limited access to care be-cause they live in a rural area d. New mothers needing information about baby and child care
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